Research Paper

International Law topic is ready.

Title: Is Iran violating international law by pursuing a nuclear program or is it a matter of sovereign prerogative?

Research Questions:

why should the U.S. deny nuclear weapons to Iran?

How could some countries like Japan and South Korea can have nuclear program, but North Korea and Iran should not?

If Iran is sovereign state why they cannot have the right to have nuclear weapon for self-defense?

Background:

Iran’s nuclear program began during the 1950s. The United States has expressed concern since 1970 and later denied the nuclear program. Iran stated that the nuclear program is to gain energy source and uranium enrichment has been the main source of proliferation concern. In addition, the ongoing negotiations follow years of tension opposing Iran, has claimed sovereign rights to peaceful nuclear development. The U.S. and three other European countries to discourage the Iran’s nuclear plan. The approach to Iran reflects a changing trend by the current US administration.

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Professor Comments on proposal:

1. the topic has to be analyzed from the point of view of international law.

2. The provisions of the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty

3. and how it has been interpreted by Iran and the US plus other members of the international community is at the center of the debate.

4. Role of the IAEA is also important here.

The paper should be 12 pages long, typed double spaced in 12 point Times New Roman font. Consult at least 8 sources or more and list them in the bibliography. Since this is a research paper, proper citation of sources in the body of the paper is mandatory.

Sources:Refer to books, academic journals and newspaper articles covering international legal issues. Journals such as Foreign Policy, International Security, Foreign Affairs, World Politics, Current History and Asian Survey will provide political and historical insights. A legal understanding of the issue can be obtained from the various law reviews and journals such as The American Journal of International Law, Denver Journal of International Law, and Boston University International Law Journal. Among electronic resources LEXIS-NEXIS, HEIN-ONLINE, GOOGLE SCHOLAR and PAIS will list articles that deal with issues in world politics.

Organization: The paper should be divided into 5 parts: cover page, a brief introduction, the main section, conclusion and the bibliography. You may use sub-headings wherever needed. Facts and arguments drawn from books and journal articles must be cited using an academic citing style (APA, MLA, Chicago). Focus on analysis rather than description.